November Family Matters

FAMILY MATTERS VOLUME 5, ISSUE 11, NOVEMBER 2014

November is Military Family Appreciation Month Veterans Day Deals & Discounts Inside Y.E.S.! National Service Internship Program

NCNG Teen Council & Wreaths Across America Veterans Day Parades

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Director’s Column Happy November Everyone!

We made it through Halloween, so I guess it's officially the beginning of the Holiday Season! You either love or dread the Holidays (maybe it's actually both!).

November is Military Family Appreciation Month, along with Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving. Ultimately, the way I see it, it's REALLY a month of being thankful for all of our Military Families and all of our Service Members. We would not be the Nation that we are without you and your loved ones.

You'll find a wide variety of information in November's Family Matters newsletter. You'll see that the Army's Senior Leaders are serious about the important role that Families play in the war fight, and that taking care of them is 1 of the two things they are committed to do.

A new advertisement is in this Month's newsletter, Operation Wedding Gown. If you're about to be a new military bride, please check out page 6.

Our NCNG statewide Teen Councils are really progressing. Wreaths Across American is their Project. Please support this wonderful effort. Not only does it teach our children honor and respect, but it will benefit our Kids On Guard program.

In addition, there's some great information about the Y.E.S Project. This is another great opportunity for hands-on leadership, youth development, group facilitation and project management experience and training through NC State University.

Check out the 2015 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award information. What an amazing opportunity this would be for one of our National Children!

All the States and Territories have been provided with the opportunity to send 1 very special, handmade ornament from a National Guard Family to the White House to be used on the President's Christmas Tree. So, be sure to take a look for the exciting information on the White House ornament, As well as, information on the opportunity to provide a Christmas ornament for the Military Tree at The Governor's Mansion.

We hope to receive many beautiful, handmade ornaments from our North Carolinat National Guard children, each with a unique story of what they mean to them.

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Let me be the first to say "Thank You" for being a very special Military Family! Thank you for service to your friends, Family, State, and Nation. It does not matter if you wear a uniform or not, if you are related to any Service member (past or present), YOU HAVE SERVED! Please remember all those small things that you are thankful for each and every day. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Sincerely, Diane Coffill State Family Program Director

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Army senior leaders vow to take care of Soldiers and their families

By Mr. William P Bradner (FMWRC)

WASHINGTON (Oct. 15, 2014) -- The Army's three most senior officials participated in a virtual town hall Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of the Annual Meeting of the Association of the United States Army.

The Honorable John M. McHugh, Secretary of the Army, joined Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno and the Army's senior enlisted Soldier, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III on stage at the third Army Family Forum to field questions from Soldiers and families around the world.

The town hall, moderated by retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Elizabeth Ann Harrell, began and ended with a promise to Army families.

"Total Army Strong has to be more than just a bumper sticker," McHugh said in his opening comments. "I think if you look back over the past seven years or so, and see the very robust growth of our family programs and services, you'll see we've worked hard to live up to the support of the Army family.

"I believe taking care of families is mission essential."

Odierno expanded on that theme when he admitted that the Army asks a lot of our Soldiers and their families, and we owe it to them to provide the support they need.

"Factor in the fact that we have Soldiers in Afghanistan, in Iraq, and now in Africa to fight a virus, we ask our Soldiers to do a lot of different things, so we ask a lot of their families."

When asked by a member of the audience how leadership expected to be able to continue to provide support to families in an era of budget constraints, Odierno explained that it is possible by tailoring support so that the right programs are in place in the right places.

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"It's now the time for us to ensure we find out which programs are the best," he said. "We want to focus to make sure we resource the programs that are absolutely the ones that we need to continue to resource, so it's important to have a discussion and hear from you and hear your concerns.

"What we have to do is figure out what are the most important things we need to resource moving forward to ensure Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps, IMCOM our families don't just survive, they Public Affairs. thrive."

When the programs are identified and resourced, the next step, Chandler said, is to reassess how those programs, and awareness of the programs, are delivered to the total Army family.

of their posts, installations and camps so they can scale, or tailor, their programs to meet their needs."

"We have to reassess the emerging demographic and look at how we can tailor our programs to support them in the way they need to be supported," Chandler explained. "Many of our programs are designed for people to be present, actively getting information.

As a society, we're well beyond that today. We may have to address them in ways that may not be comfortable for those of us 'more seasoned.'"

"The guidance I gave to Lt. Gen. Halverson [the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management and Commanding General of the Installation Management Command] is there's a baseline that should be consistent," Odierno said. "But each installation serves a very different population. The needs are different at Anchorage, Alaska, than they are at Fort Lewis. We want to give commanders the capability to react to the needs of their installation. I trust their judgment to arrange programs in a way that meets their populations."

Whether it's a phone app or social media-based crowd sourcing or online virtual classrooms, Odierno believes that the use of emerging technology not only will resonate better with Soldiers and their families, and therefore encourage more participation. The use of technology will help us deliver programs and support at a much cheaper cost.

The final piece to ensuring the Army properly supports Soldiers and their families is the ability to scale and adapt programs and services around the world.

Odierno expanded on that concept.

"This is a time for predictability, not politics," McHugh said.

"We're committed to two things: ensuring the war fighter is prepared and taking care of their families."

Source:www.army.mil, October 15, 2014

"We're going to have consistent standards," McHugh said, "but we expect our commanders to assess the needs

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VETERANS DAY 2014 11.11.14 NORTH CAROLINA’S VETERANS’ DAY PARADE Saturday, November 8, 2014 Downtown Raleigh US AIRWAYS SALUTE TO VETERANS PARADE Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11am Place: Uptown Charlotte Start: 700 N.Tryon St. End: 600 S.Tryon St. Each year, the Carolinas Freedom Foundation sponsors the annual “Salute to Veterans” Parade to coincide with Veterans Day and the Carolinas Freedom Foundations’ Freedom Breakfast. The event showcases local middle and high school bands, the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program units, active military units, antique cars and veteran organizations. In 2013, more than 2,000 participants gathered to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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Operation Homefront & Dollar Tree FREE STOCKING STUFFERS The Lenoir FAC will provide Soldiers and Families with Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree items at the Lenoir Armory.

Saturday, December 6, 2014 8am-4pm Lenoir Armory, 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir Operation Homefront is ready for its 2014 Holiday Toy Drive program Operation Homefront is ready for its 2014 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE program to distribute toys and gift cards to junior enlisted military families. Last year, millions of toys were donated at Dollar Tree stores nationwide. These items and other holiday gifts were distributed to our most junior service members to show our Nation’s appreciation and supplement the family holiday.

For more information and/or to RSVP, please contact: Frances Johnson at 828-757-4365 or Frances.r.johnson28.ctr@mail.mil

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2014 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals Applebee’s Free Meal On Tuesday, November 11th, from open to close, veterans and active duty military can choose from a free signature Thank You Meal menu that includes some of Applebee’s favorite items, including a 7 oz. House Sirloin, The American Standard All-In Burger, Three-Cheese Chicken Penne, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Double Crunch Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Platter or Oriental Chicken Salad. Must present valid Veteran’s form of identification or be in uniform.

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3GnUlZRFy

Friendly’s Free Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2014. The breakfast choice is their Big-Two-Do’s® array of breakfast options and for lunch or dinner it’s the All American Burger with fries and a beverage (soda, iced tea or hot beverage).

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3GnUwtd9T

Golden Corral Free Meal Monday, November 17th from 5 PM to 9 PM get a free Veterans Day buffet and beverage to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating. No identification is required to get your free Veterans day meal.

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3GnV3hBmE

McCormick and Schmick’s Free Entree Enjoy a complimentary entree on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 (2 days before Veterans Day). All veterans must show official verification. Veterans Day entrees must be enjoyed at the restaurant.

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3GnV7tWkf

Shoney’s Offers Free All-American Burger Shoney’s says ‘Thank You’ to America’s heroes by offering Shoney’s All-American Burger to all Veterans and Active Duty Military Members on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014.

Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3GnVCZmmB (From Militarybenefits.info)

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Brides across America

Operation Wedding Gown Poffie Girls 512 South New Hope Rd. Gastonia North Carolina

BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA REMEMBERS OUR VETERANS IN HONOR OF THEIR SERVICE BY PARTNERING WITH HIS AND HER FORMALWEAR Operation Wedding Gown says thank you by giving FREE wedding gowns to our military couples this Veteran’s Day! Brides Across America is proud to kick off its annual “Operation Wedding Gown” campaign at Poffie Girls to Honor our Veterans. On November 9th, Operation Wedding Gown will take place at Poffie Girls located at 512 S New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC. Poffie Girls will say thank you to military brides by giving away free gowns valued up to $5,000. Designers will vary and brides are encouraged to register early. “Operation Wedding Gown” provides free gowns and grants couples dream weddings. Oftentimes military couples find it difficult to plan their “fairy tale” wedding due to deployment, injury and/or economic hardship. Military couples that need assistance can submit their wedding needs in writing. Please gather information in advance. Visit http://www.bridesacrossamerica.com/. .

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NCNG Teen Council & Wreaths Across America To honor our service members and veterans and to support younger National Guard children, the NCNG Teen Council will be working with Wreaths Across America, a 501c3 non-profit organization, for the holiday season.

Through this project, NCNG Teen Council chapters across the state will learn and teach others to honor and respect our veterans, work with local FAC Centers and communities and donate to the Operation Kids on Guard program, ensuring that events and activities will continue to be available to all NCNG children.

All orders will be placed online through the Wreaths Across America website listed below, with wreaths being placed in the Raleigh National Cemetery. Teen Council members will also participate in the wreath-laying in Raleigh on December 13 and in other national cemeteries in their local areas.

When placing your order for Wreaths Across America, please use the listed sponsorship number and cemetery number below so that the NCNG Teen Council will get credit for their efforts. All proceeds will benefit the Operation Kids on Guard (KOG) program, a 501c3 non-profit organization that funds the activities offered by the NC National Guard Child and Youth Program. www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org, Sponsor # NC0006P - Cemetery Location # NCRNCR

UPCOMING NCNG TEEN COUNCIL MEETINGS: NOVEMBER 4, 2014, 6-8PM NCNG TRIANGLE TEEN COUNCIL MEETING WAKE CO. EXTENSION OFFICE 4001 CARYA DR., RALEIGH NOVEMBER 13, 2014, 6-8PM NCNG CHARLOTTE TEEN COUNCIL MEETING CHARLOTTE ARMORY 4240 WEST BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC NOVEMBER 18, 2014, 6-8PM NCNG WILMINGTON TEEN COUNCIL MEETING WILMINGTON ARMORY 2412 INFANTRY RD., WILMINGTON, NC NOVEMBER 18, 2014, 6-8PM NCNG GREENSBORO TEEN COUNCIL MEETING GUILFORD COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE 3309 BURLINGTON RD., GREENSBORO, NC

Remember these FREE services available to Military Families.

Please let’s take advantage of these resources so that we can keep them around.

Tutor.com Get homework and studying help from a professional tutor any time you need it. FREE for students in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Reserve families. Expert tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more than 16 subjects, including test prep, proofreading, Math, Science, English and Social Studies.

Sittercity https://www.sittercity.com/dod Use your membership to find: Babysitters

Nannies (part time & full time)

Last minute care

Pet sitters, housekeepers

PCS help and more!

Free standard background checks on all caregivers.

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November is Good Nutrition Month Fun and Nutritious Foods for Kids November is Good Nutrition Month. With Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday just around the corner, it’s a great time to remember to make good choices about the foods we eat. According to the National 4H Curriculum guide for youth, it is important to eat a variety of healthy foods daily.

The following are some quick, easy and fun 4H recipes for children to make in the kitchen, with the assistance of an older family member.

Marinated Vegetables `4 cups of fresh vegetables (broccoli flowerets, sliced carrots, red/green peppers, sliced radishes, diced celery, shredded red cabbage, etc.) `½ cup commercial Italian salad dressing Choose the veggies you want in your salad. Wash and prepare by slicing, shredding, etc. Combine veggies in large bowl and toss gently to mix. Pour Italian dressing over the veggies and mix all ingredients together. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight to enjoy the next day!

Pasta Sauce `1 ¼ cup heavy cream

`1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

2` tbsp grated parmesan cheese

In a small saucepan, put cream, cilantro and parmesan cheese. Heat on low without boiling. Pour on top of freshly cooked whole wheat noodles, spreading evenly.

Dried Banana Chips `Four firm ripe bananas

`¼ lemon juice

Peel and slice bananas. Dip slices into the lemon juice. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake at 175 degrees for two to three hours until crisp and golden. Cool chips completely before storing in a glass jar, tin or reclose able plastic bag.

Zippy Vegetable Dip `1 cup low-fat cottage cheese `Assorted cut-up vegetables

`1 cup plain yogurt `1 package (1 oz.) ranch style dressing mix `(optional: add ½ tsp dried dill weed or dried onions)

Put cottage cheese and yogurt in a blender and mix on medium speed until mixture is smooth, about 45 seconds. Stir in dressing mix and pulse until well-blended. Serve with raw veggies and enjoy!

Fruit Kabobs `Long skewers `Marshmallows

`Banana `Green seedless grapes

`Berries (in season) `Lemon juice

`Sliced apples (or sliced pears)

In two small bowls, put a small amount of lemon juice. Peel bananas and slice. Dip banana slices into lemon juice, then dip sliced apples (or sliced pears) into the other bowl of lemon juice. On skewers, thread a grape, a slice of apple (or pear), a marshmallow, a berry, and the slice of banana. Refrigerate until ready to enjoy!

(Recipes from the “Fantastic Foods,” National 4H Curriculum Youth Activity Guides)

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November 2014 JSS Webinar Sessions

Using the Email Campaign Tool in JSS

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This webinar shows staff how to use the email campaigns tool, including create an email campaign for the JSS Community or an event, view the email queue and edit or delete a saved draft. Please register online.

Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be sent via email.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 11:00 – 11:30 AM Register here (or copy the entire link below into your browser) https://www.jointservicessupport.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?Id=c5a3e3d7-2f6b-4fff-8187-b4d6f6b8c0d2

Using the Volunteer Activity Tracker in JSS - Staff

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This session orients Staff to relevant reports detailing volunteer activities. This includes how to view and export the User Report and enter and view volunteer activity hours. Please register online. Instructions for connecting to the webinar will be sent via email.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 11:00 – 11:30 AM

Register here (or copy the entire link below into your browser) https://www.jointservicessupport.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?Id=152f4488-2519-4a26-851c-d89388f5f9d6

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UPCOMING REGIONAL FRG TRAINING EVENTS Regional FRG Training (Greenville - Date: TBD (Nov 2014)) Regional FRG Training (Greensboro - Date: TBD (Feb 2015)) State Volunteer Workshop (ALL Volunteers Welcome!) (Raleigh Area-Date: tentative: 17-19 Apr 2015 Download registration form at: Training & Workshop Registration Form FY2015.pdf https://www.jointservicessupport.org/Library/ Document.ashx?Id=a64ec084-19c2-41d9-9e6c-b0c768799745

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ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS IN CHARLOTTE AND ASHEVILLE..

SEE UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MORE.

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2015 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Awards

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This year there is a new category specifically for National Guard Children.

November 3, 2014, 10am Charlotte Mecklenburg Library West Branch POC: Sarah Strickland

There will be one child selected from each branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the National Guard).

The child selected from each branch will receive a $10,000 award and a laptop, and be flown with a parent/guardian to Washington, DC. Key Dates: 1 October 2014 - Nomination Period Begins 12 December 2014 - Nomination period closes at 11:45pm, CST 16 April 2015 - Military Child of the Year Award Gala in Washington, DC Operation Homefront is seeking nominations for the 2015 Military Child of the Year awards. Parents, grandparents, Scout leaders, teachers, counselors, priests, rabbis, imams, pastors and others can nominate a military child for the honor.

Operation Homefront presents the award to an outstanding military child from each branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard).

The nominees must be the legal dependents of service members and be between 8 and 18 years old.

They must be able to travel to Washington, D.C. to receive the award.

Nominees selected as finalists must provide letters of recommendation and agree to a background check.

November 5, 6pm-8pm SAMSHA-Focus Group DAV Post 34 882 21st St. Dr. SE Hickory, NC 28602 POC: Frances Johnson November 6, 6pm-8pm SAMSHA-Focus Group Location TBD Charlotte, NC POC: Carry Bandy November 13, 6pm-8pm SAMSHA-Focus Group Location TBD Asheville, NC POC: Lana Greer

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Winners receive the award, a $10,000 cash prize and a laptop computer.

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Nominations close Dec. 12.

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For more information, visit the Military Child of the Year webpage at www.militarychildoftheyear.org

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NOVEMBER 2014 DATES Nov. 1—One-stop early voting ends, 1pm Nov. 4—General Election Day North Carolina: Voting at The Polls On Election Day Poll Hours: 6:30 AM-7:30 PM Individuals who miss the registration deadline may register in person and then vote at one-stop voting sites in the person's county of residence during the one-stop absentee voting period. In order to register during a one-stop period, the applicant must show acceptable proof of name and residence in the county.

Is voter ID required in North Carolina?  Beginning in 2016, North Carolina will require voters to show a photo identification (photo ID) when they present to vote in person. This change is a result of the Voter Information Verification Act or †œ VIVA.†• (S.L. 2013-381).  Until 2016, most voters will not be required to show any form of identification when they vote. If you are not a first time voter, or at the time of your initial voter registration, you provided your North Carolina driver license number or the last four digits of your social security number and that number was validated, you will not be required to show ID when you vote.

Also, you are not required to show your voter card. However, if you are a first-time voter and you did not provide your North Carolina driver license or the last four digits of your social security number when you completed your voter registration application, or one or both of those numbers could not be validated, then you will need to provide ID the first time that you vote.

If you are required to show ID, you must provide one the following:  A current and valid photo identification or A copy of one of the following documents that shows your name and address: a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document.

Source: mytimetovote.com

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FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provide assistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families. If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern, please share our contact numbers, web site, newsletter, and Facebook link.

We're here to help.

FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS 800-621-4136 PLUS 4-DIGIT EXT. Charlotte: Nikkie Newsome, genesia.k.newsome.ctr@mail.mil Ext.14548

Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center 4240 West Blvd., 28208/(800) 621-4136 Carry Bandy, carry.s.bandy.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 14573

Clinton: Sarah Strickland, sarah.r.strickland.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 14735

East Flat Rock Unit Family Center 2025 Spartanburg Hwy, 28726/(800) 621-4136 Rebekah Torres, rebekah.s.torres.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 10565

Goldsboro: Darlette McCormick, darlette.s.mccormick.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 15423

Greensboro State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 110 Franklin Blvd., Greensboro, 27401 (800) 621-4136 Sandy Harrison, sandra.b.harrison2.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 15651 Lynn Stenson, lynn.stenson.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 15651

Greensboro: Gloria Fields, gloria.d.fields.ctr@mail.mil Ext.15620 Jacksonville: Judy Richardson, judith.r.richardson.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 11346

Greenville State Family Assistance Center 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/(800) 621-4136 Kyle Snyder, Ext. 11150 Lenoir State Family Assistance Center 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., 28645/(800) 621-4136 Frances Johnson, frances.r.johnson28.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 11242 Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd., 27607/(800) 621-4136 Lisa Faison, lisa.m.faison.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47100 Mark Woolbright, mark.l.woolbright.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47102

Morrisville: George Lane, george.w.lane2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 16313 Raleigh: Norman Dean, norman.g.dean2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 46537 Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need, by phone or online. The service is completely private and confidential, with a few exceptions. Visit www.militaryonesource.com or call (800) 342-9647

Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center 1636 Gold Star Dr., 27607/800-621-4136 Wendi Bell, wendi.h.bell.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 46078 Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center 406 Hospital Rd., 27577/(800) 621-4136 Abby Millsap, abigail.e.millsap.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 12784 Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center 510 W. Morganton Rd., 28387/(800) 621-4136 Earlene Capps, earlene.b.capps.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 12863

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Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center 2412 Infantry Rd., 28405/(800) 621-4136 Jim Marley, james.e.marley.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 16918

365, 24/7 855-322-3848

Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy., 27103/(800) 621-4136 Sandy Harrison, sandra.b.harrison2.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 17131 NOVEMBER 2014

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